| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $47.34 | 7.340% | $50.8148 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.63 | 11.647% | $12.9845 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 9.523% | $36.7559 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 11.728% | $69.182 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.72 | 4.652% | $9.1257 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.59 | 4.217% | $91.2837 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.72 | 5.358% | $189.3494 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $430.48 | $459.4960 | $459.49 | $459.55 | $459.50 | |